| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 24.8 km |
| Coordinates | -19.504, 168.393 |
| UTC time | 2019-09-09 09:37:59.030 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 9, 2019 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 09:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 196.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.393 and latitude -19.504.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2019-09-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 196.9 km |
| Noumea | 368.8 km |
| Nadi | 970.1 km |
| Lautoka | 978.4 km |
| Suva | 1067.8 km |
| Nasinu | 1078.2 km |
| Honiara | 1443.0 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1730.5 km |
| Bundaberg | 1756.8 km |
| Gold Coast | 1791.6 km |
| Brisbane | 1799.5 km |
| Logan City | 1800.9 km |
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